US 00005 Ml over Williams River
PoorPosted for loadWindham County, Vermont · 0.4 MI N Jct. VT.103 · Structure no. 200113003913142
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 00005 Ml over Williams River is a steel truss - deck carrying US 00005 Ml over Williams River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 96 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2028. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 00005 Ml over Williams River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US 00005 Ml over Williams River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Williams River carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 00005 Ml over Williams River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns US 00005 Ml over Williams River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.